From a 5X Award-Winning Author Comes a Bold New Chapter in The Tribal Wars Saga

Ariseng was never meant to survive. Raised in the misty stone forest, she was trained to obey, to sacrifice. But she strikes a hard bargain; she'll join the new mission only if she holds the Matrix Opal, for magic and protection. The greater threat isn't the enemy she is sent to face... but the one fighting beside her.

In this standalone science fiction adventure, Bybiis the beastmaster, once a fearless girl, enlists Ariseng's talents to help define her purpose as a grown woman among the fractured tribes. The warrior Kristos el Arrivi watches Ariseng with a growing need to understand her unusual methods. When a deadly force of Ciska assassins emerges from the shadows, their bonds are tested in ways none of them saw coming.

A gripping fusion of space travel, political intrigue, and character-driven drama, this novel offers a fresh entry point into The Tribal Wars series while expanding its rich universe. If you crave action, complexity, and magic rooted in survival, Ariseng's journey will keep you turning the pages late into the night.